@Celadon
American looking for information about Costa Rica
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Lives in Guanacaste
Registration: 03 January 2017
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Health Insurance for Traveler? by Celadon
Hello friends, I belong to another country's forum but came here to ask a question, thank you for your patience. My adult daughter--US citizen--leaves the US in 24 hours for 10 days in Berlin. She bought her air ticket with AmEx and has the ...
We found a travel health insurance for $25 - off to Berlin. Danke. Read More
Health Insurance for Traveler?
Hello friends, I belong to another country's forum but came here to ask a question, thank you for your patience. My adult daughter--US citizen--leaves the US in 24 hours for 10 days in Berlin. She bought her air ticket with AmEx and has the ... Read More
Seeking position as English instructor/teacher by sherwoodnyhart
Hello everyone!! I am in the process of making a big move down to Cancún and any information, advice, or offerings would be greatly appreciated! I am a 27 year old male seeking a position as an English instructor in Cancún. I received my ...
I'll post this publically here for anyone interested in teaching English online. This is my best advice: If you are not on Facebook, do join simple to get the benefit of the groups that guide/advise prospective teachers. The one I think is best ... Read More
Relocating to San Miguel de Allende questions by nikbus99
Hello, I am planning to take a couple of trips to SMA in the next few months and see if it's a place I'd like to relocate to for retirement. I currently live in Texas, but only because my job is here. I've never felt like I belong in ...
I have friends who spend hours every week as volunteers at a clinic that spays and neuters cats and dogs. SMA vicinity I believe. Read More
Mexico or Costa Rica?
Thoughts on retiring to Mexico as opposed to Costa Rica? I have visited both and leaned toward CR: thinking differently lately, but Mexico is a country I know less and have spent less time in. The upscale / expat / more expensive sheen to CR is ... Read More
Seeking position as English instructor/teacher by sherwoodnyhart
Hello everyone!! I am in the process of making a big move down to Cancún and any information, advice, or offerings would be greatly appreciated! I am a 27 year old male seeking a position as an English instructor in Cancún. I received my ...
Have you considered teaching English online? I work for three companies and earn $20/hr - you could too if you are hired - the biggest companies require US or Canadian citizenship and North American accent, although I have heard light accents . Men ... Read More
Safety in Cancun in 2018/2019 by matt4x4
QUESTIONS What area's of Cancun are dangerous? And at what time of day is it safe to roam alone? I do not know the unwritten rules about posting in a thread that is old, but I do have a few questions about safety. I did read other threads. I ...
With my two teen daughters I (Mom) stayed in a modest AirBnB for a week in March, out of the tourist zone. Visited the locals' beach. Shopped, sat,strolled, dined. We bused, walked, taxi'd, stayed in sight of others, it's hard to be ... Read More
La Paz School vs CRIA/Living in CR with kids by Christinebala
Hello, We are going to be moving to the Guanacaste area and would love some input on the two private international schools we are considering(La Paz and CRIA). My son will be 9 this summer and going into the 4th grade. He does well in school and is ...
Hi Christine, 1. Schools. Each private school will welcome your son for a full day or even two full days. If you haven't already, I would recommend that you arrange as much time at each school as you can and that he chat with the guidance ... Read More
English/French speakers With High School daughter? by Celadon
What locations would you recommend for an older couple who need stable internet for their work and who have a 15 year old daughter to put in a private English-speaking school at a reasonable tuition? Hanoi? The student only speaks English, but my ...
Thank you both for contributing ^^^^. As Ralphnhatrag said, the tuition for the good private schools is prohibitive. The ones she could attend (US diploma schools) ask $25,000 a year. Now I know. Thanks again! Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Would welcome hearing from parents with an English-speaking child in an affordable ($10K - $12K /yr) school that gives the US diploma (SATs, AP courses) in a family-friendly environment. Prefer to rent a furnished place and not own a car. Need ... Read More
English/French speakers With High School daughter?
What locations would you recommend for an older couple who need stable internet for their work and who have a 15 year old daughter to put in a private English-speaking school at a reasonable tuition? Hanoi? The student only speaks English, but my ... Read More
CR Volunteer opportunities for teenagers?
Hola amigos! Thank you, guys, for helping us out...a year ago! We toured schools etc. with your help and I am still maneuvering to get my youngest (15) into the school she liked so much in Heredida. Any tips for part- or even full-time volunteer ... Read More
Summer Intern on her way!
I am a contributor on another expat sub-forum on expat.com, may I post a question here? My college student daughter will be a journalist intern in Ulaanbaatar this summer. She has a stipend to cover living expenses. She will be writing in English ... Read More
Rental car vs Uber (or taxi) by Celadon
I apologize for asking a question related to a brief stay (I "live" at another forum) - Visiting Cancun for a week with two teens, can I swing it w/ an Uber or two and public transportation to see the sites and by food? Having driven in ...
Thanks! I found out that Uber is gone in Cancun, but rental cars are still there! Read More
Rental car vs Uber (or taxi)
I apologize for asking a question related to a brief stay (I "live" at another forum) - Visiting Cancun for a week with two teens, can I swing it w/ an Uber or two and public transportation to see the sites and by food? Having driven in ... Read More